bareMinerals Poreless Exfoliating Essence
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Saccharum officinarum extract + 3 moreWorks
“It gently loosens the stiffness of the stratum corneum and provides moisture, leading to smooth and plump skin with less conspicuous pores and texture.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: salvia hispanica seed extract, caprylyl glycol.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Unlock the secret to a smooth, even skin tone with bareMinerals Poreless Exfoliating Essence , a formula that gives you a brighter, healthier look.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Poreless Exfoliating Essence”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dipropylene glycol~6.5–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolButylene glycol~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCoconut acid~2.2–3.4%
Polyurethane-35~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharum officinarum extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractAcer saccharum extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractMorinda citrifolia leaf extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia hispanica seed extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Salvia hispanica seed extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolXylitol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolCitric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTrisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Sodium citrate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateMethylpropanediol~0.05–0.3%
Phenylpropanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Coconut acid, Polyurethane-35, Saccharum officinarum extract, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Morinda citrifolia leaf extract, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Caprylyl glycol, Xylitol, Citric acid, Trisodium edta, Sodium citrate, Methylpropanediol, Phenylpropanol, Phenoxyethanol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| bareMineralsPoreless Exfoliating EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | face republicAHA/BHA Toner | ROUND LABSoybean Nourishing Toner | BIODANCEFirst Synergy Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $16.00 | $14.44 | $19.67 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Lactobionic Acid | Adenosine | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"bareMinerals - Poreless Exfoliating Essence" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "bareMinerals" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 24.00$ up to 64.50$ in the United States, for 37.53CA$ in Canada, for 42.00A$ in Australia and at around 21.74£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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